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   DeborahC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Friendly server and delicious food prompted us to purchase additional specialty items for our trip home!

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   Had a reservation and got taken late. Waiter (Doug) did a great job. Disappointed that the kettle corn appetizer available. Food was good.

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   Nattitude

   Denver

   27 reviews

   3.0

   27 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   Probably an off night, but still a bit disappointing for a birthday celebration. Even with a reservation, had to wait more than 30 minutes for our table. The staff were really trying to work together as a team - managers, wait staff, bussers - but that got things more confused, and our drinks and food orders were mixed up and wrong. The food was ok and the staff were super nice, and the place has great energy. Likely worth another try.

   Founding Farmers - DCResponded todayThank you so much for your review and for your patience! We are trying extremely hard to get things right. Our team cares deeply about food and service and your review shows you saw that. Thank you so much for being one of our guests and we hope to see you again very soon! -Kerry

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   vip
   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall1food3service4ambience3

   The food was ok but honestly if you have a 6 o’clock reservation you shouldn’t have to wait 45 minutes to get seated.

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   ValD

   Sacramento

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Very enjoyable. Always nice to eat at FF. It's my go-to!

   Founding Farmers - DCResponded todayThank you so much for your review! :) -Kerry

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   LisaM

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food4service2ambience4

   Food was good, prices are reasonable. We had a reservation but they purposely overbooked so we had to wait an additional 15/20 minutes.

   Founding Farmers - DCResponded todayThank you for joining us, Lisa. I am very sorry you had to wait almost 20 minutes for a table. We do not purposely overbook, but sometimes it is hard to control when the timing of our guests' dining experience. I hope you will accept my apology and see us again soon. -Kerry

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I always eat here whenever I’m in DC and they never disappoint !!

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   Food is always good but it's usually very busy and loud.

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   SkylineTerrace

   Jacksonville

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   Didn’t even stay for reservation. Way too crowded for a table of two. You are basically seating strangers on top of each other and you can’t hear the person you are with. You might as well just make it one big family table and just put everyone together regardless of whether or not they know each other. It’s practically like that anyway. Would not be back to that location.

   Founding Farmers - DCResponded todayI am very sorry to hear we could not seat you in a more desirable environment. I hope you will reconsider visiting us! -Kerry

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Good food and timely service

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    Andrew

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a decent choice. Plenty of food options. Went on a Sunday with reservations at 8:15pm and it was still super busy

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 1 day agoSo glad you enjoyed everything! Please come back soon! -Jessica

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    CarolineG

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The cocktails were amazing. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. The service was great. Death by Chocolate was to die for!

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 1 day agoThank you so much, Caroline! -Jessica

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    We had this dinner planned for over a month for my aunts bday. We had planned to sit outside because of Covid. We asked to sit outside and they said they could. Once the hostess came to us she said we had to sit inside because of inclement weather. Our party did not feel comfortable doing that as it was super crowded inside, and I told her that If we could not eat outside we would have to find a different restaurant. She said there was nothing she could do. I saw other people outside, open tables that were covered, and more staff outside. I asked them if we could sit outside and they said it would be no problem, so after a mess of trying to find a new restaurant to go to, we ended up being able to sit outside all along. Our waiter was very nice and helpful, but when the food came I was super disappointed. I’ve been to founding farmers many times, but this one was subpar. The Brie sandwich I got was hardly even warm, so the cheese was not melted and the tomatoes weren’t ripe. The hostess staff also mentioned that they would do something for my aunt for her bday and they didn’t do anything or wish her a happy bday. I know you can’t always expect restaurants to do something for a birthday, but she said she was going to, so it was a bit of a let down. I don’t think I’ll be back to founding farmers because of my experience last night.

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    DianaF

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    On vacation in DC and wanted to try this place. Everything we ordered was excellent. Highly recommend trying this place

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 2 days agoThank you so much, Diana!

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15. AC

    AngelaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was amazing! Our server was wonderful (Jose). We had an awesome time!

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 2 days agoThank you so much, Angela! -Tiffany

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    PattyR

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    This place came highly recommended, it did not disappoint. The food was amazing and the service and staff were prompt and helpful. Looking forward to sharing this restaurant with friends and family.

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded todayThank you so much, Patty! We look forward to seeing everyone! :) -Kerry

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    jills

    Naples

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    We arrived early for our 11 AM Sunday reservation. I went inside to the front desk to check in and was told quite rudely that I needed to que up in the line outside. The check in process was a complete cluster with nobody really knowing what was going on. We had to wait in a very long line outside in the sun to give them our name for our reservation. We had requested indoor seating when making the reservation, but we’re taken to a full sun table out on the patio. I did request to be moved indoors and they were able to accommodate us. Our server David was wonderful. And the food was good. Not an ideal way to start a relaxing Sunday on vacation.

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 2 days agoI am so sorry you had such a bumpy start to your visit. I am thrilled to read, though, it got better and you enjoyed your meal and the service. Thank you for sharing your experience and I hope you enjoy the rest of your visit in DC. -Tiffany

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18. BR

    BrianR

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    Went for a Sunday brunch but it was pretty much just a breakfast menu. The food was okay but not worth the price in my opinion.

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 2 days agoHello, Brian. You should have received 2 menus to reflect all the options offered. We offer our breakfast and lunch menus from 9am to 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays. I apologize if that was not the case this visit, and I hope you will return to give us another try! -Tiffany

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    GregoryC

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Breakfast was delicious except for the remarkably runny cheese grits. Service was at best marginal.

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded todayThank you for dining with us, Gregory! :) -Kerry

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    NielC

    Poconos

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Very responsibly priced and the food was great! Definitely not what I had expected. They are incredibly busy would recommend making a reservation.

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 1 day agoThank you so much for your glowing review! -Jessica

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    BrittanieD

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food2service5ambience5

    The menu here used to be more diverse. More options, especially vegetarian ones. Service was great!

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 3 days agoThank you for dining with us, Brittanie! -Najjah :)

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    Frank

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This isn't the first time we ate at Founding Farmers. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish.

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 2 days agoWonderful! Hope to see you soon! -Tiffany

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23. L

    Luther

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    One of my DC favorites, it’s always buzzing. Server (Kim) was super. My chicken and waffles entree was excellent. I didn’t get a chance to specify dark meat, but the white meat was not dry. My wife’s crispy shrimp was tasty. Cornbread-type batter was heavier than she likes though. Final gripe, they charging a 5% pandemic recovery fee. Based on the difficulty in getting a table, don’t think this spot needs it.

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 2 days agoHello, Luther! I am thrilled you had an overall great experience. Howwever, in regard to the recovery fee, it covers pandemic-related losses and expenses, vaccine clinics and mental health benefits for our team and their families. The fee has been esstential in sustaining all seven of our locations. But, please know if you prefer not to contribute to our recovery efforts in that way, we will remove the fee from your check. Next time you visit just ask for a manager. -Tiffany

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24. RS

    RichardS

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience3

    Poor service and after 20 minutes of no waiter or waitress stopping at my table I left and ate somewhere else

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 4 days agoThank you so much for your feedback. This is not at all up to par with our intentions of service and I'd love the chance to turn around our mistakes this time. Please email me: Hospitality@frg.farm with a copy of your review, date dined and location. Thank you for alerting us to this and hopefully giving us a chance to connect and make this right. -Jessica

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25. CK

    ConnieK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    Our waitress was ok but 3 of our meals were served and one came about 10 minutes later after the waitress went to check on it.

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 3 days agoThank you for dining with us, Connie. We appreciate your patience with our team and I am terribly sorry that you had to wait a few extra minutes for your entrees. I am confident the next time you visit us, we will deliver a better dining experience. -Najjah

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    DarleneH

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food1service2ambience1

    We arrived 10 minutes before our reservation but didn’t get seated for another 30 minutes. Our server, Chelsea, was very nice. She asked a manager if I could still order a beyond burger. They said yes, but they were not going to be offering it after that day. After another 30 minutes our food finally arrived. They brought me a vegetarian burger and said they no longer had beyond burgers. The vegetarian burger did not look appetizing. I told them I did not order that and I told them to take it away. Chelsea finally came over with a manager and while we were talking another server brought over a beyond burger that looked like it was pulled out of the trash. I took it home but threw it away as I was afraid I’d get sick if I ate it. The manager said we did not have to pay for our dinner, which given our experience was the right thing to do. I, however, do not believe our terrible experience was due to anything that Chelsea did. She was very sweet and kept apologizing. We will, however, not be returning to your restaurant.

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 2 days agoHello, Darlene. I apologize for this experience. We clearly dropped the ball on clearly communicated with you and ensuring you had a great experience. We recently have changed our menu and are no longer offering impossible meats. I am very sorry neither our new veggie burger, nor the impossible burger brought later, looked appetizing. We of course hope you will give us another try in the future. -Tiffany

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    EllenB

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Reserved a patio table for 6. Had plenty of shade and excellent service! I ordered the fish of the day (cat fish) meuniere. I switched out the green beans for the street corn, so good! There were different meatless options for those on a plant based diet - out of the ordinary choices. My meal was also gluten free. Everyone enjoyed their meals :)

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded todayThank you so much for your review, Ellen! :) -Kerry

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28. TS

    ThomasS

    Charleston

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Excellent service. Loved the street booths. Everyone was attentive, providing excellent service, conversation and after dinner advice. The food was excellent as it has been for every visit. Looking forward to another visit in July.

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 3 days agoWe are looking forward to you visiting us too, Thomas! Thank you so much! -Najjah :)

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    DavidR

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great spot! Great service! Never disappoints!

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 4 days agoThank you so much for dining with us! -Jessica

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    Nini

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    We went for a friend’s birthday dinner. I noticed they changed the deviled eggs recipe (no seafood), but they were still delicious. Trout was good, but my mashed potatoes were thin. Overall it was ok

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded todayThank you for dining with us, Nini! We appreciate your patronage! :) -Kerry

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    SantanaP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food4service1ambience4

    The waiter had either had a extremely rough night or was high to the point of being unable to properly communicate, made it very awkward and uncomfortable. Have always had great experiences prior, but this was not acceptable.

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 3 days agoThank you for dining with us again, Santana. I will be happy to connect with you and hopefully turn around the poor impression we left you with. Please email me: hospitality@frg.farm with a copy of your review, date dined and location. -Najjah

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    GoTribeGo

    Washington DC

    53 reviews

    1.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food3service2ambience3

    Made reservation for 6:15, but did not get seated until 6:40. Took a while to get drink order, then took longer while to take food order, and I had to ask for our food because we had to be at the Kennedy Center for a show at 8pm... Had to rush and eat, unable to order dessert for the birthday we were celebrating.... This restaurant takes too many reservations and does not maintain the time schedule...

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 4 days agoThank you for reaching out to us. I am very sorry for the disappointing outcome of our service during your visit this time. I would love the chance to touch base and hopefully turn this around! Please email me at Hospitality@frg.farm with a copy of your review, date dined and location. Thank you and we appreciate you alerting us to this. -Jessica

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We have eaten here twice, once in 2017 and just yesterday 2022. Both times have been wonderful. The food is delicious with the farm to table feel. Highly recommend the Breads, Crisps and Chips appetizer and the chocolate sampler. The service was attentive, patient and accommodating. Everything we are in DC we will make a trip to Founding Farmers or one of their sister restaurants!

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    ClarenceB

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    This was a good location for a breakfast meeting. Food was good as expected. Service was great. Will use this location again in the future for breakfast meetings

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 4 days agoThank you so much, Clarence! Please come back soon! -Jessica

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    UeiwiwiqiqiiqiqiiiiiiiiQ

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food2service1ambience2

    Seated 30 minutes after reservation; waiter got food order wrong—an Impossible burger instead of a veggie one—and essentially ignored us save for a few perfunctory visits; service was so slow we almost missed our event.

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 5 days agoThank you so much for your patience during your visit. It seems we did not have our best foot forward. I would love to help turn aroudn this impression you left with and learn more about your experience. Please email Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. -Tiffany

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    Spike

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food4service1ambience4

    Food was good. They did bring the wrong meal to one of us. Then took about 15 minutes for someone to walk around with the replacement meal, but they could not find us, so instead of asking our waitress where we were, they just threw out the meal. Saw our waitress 5 minutes later and complained. She said we would be comped that meal and the manager said we could still get a new meal to go in 2 minutes. Took about 10, but we did get it. If waitresses or waiters would deliver the meals, this would have been resolved quicker. Don't know why the food can't be delivered by the folks who take the order.

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 5 days agoHello, Spike. I am so sorry you all had this bumpy experience. We appreciate your patience with our team during your visit. Though the mix up with the meal took longer then expected, I am glad to read the manager was able to help resolve. We hope you will give us another try in the future. The team would love the opportunity to give you a great experience. -Tiffany

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    Elli

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great Birthday meal before a show at Kennedy Center. Server had excellent advise and really knew the menu… always have the cornbread skillet … highly recommend.

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 6 days agoThank you for joining us, Elli! :) -Kerry

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    vpor

    Naples

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Lunch outdoors was very enjoyable. It rained part of the time, but the outdoor roof kept us dry. My fried chicken salad was excellent, and my friend loved her fried chicken and waffles, which looked delicious. I am planning to return soon, especially because the outdoor dining at this restaurant is perfect.

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 6 days agoWe are so happy to hear when our guests love our patio! Thank you for your review! :) -Kerry

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39. AA

    AAAA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    I don't want to write a review but wanted to hit the toggles for recomendation and returning.

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 1 day agoThank you so much for dining with us! -Jessica

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    SherryR

    New Mexico

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We share the Bread, Crips and Chips appetizer - it had a good selection of dips and the chips and crips were good. The bread was amazing. We really liked the pimento cheese. I had the braised short rib dinner and went full carbs with the sides - mac & cheese and street corn. All of it was delicious. My husband had the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beens. Also delicious. We wanted more for dessert but were pretty stuffed so we had a chocolate chip and a snickerdoodle cookies. They were perfect. The service was great and our food was delivered quickly.

    Founding Farmers - DCResponded 6 days agoWe are so glad you had such a great experience! We hope to see you again soon! :) -Kerry

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